AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers

Brenton is a passionate physiotherapist with a keen interest in the management of elite athletes. He is always looking for innovative strategies to aid injury prevention and improve performance within a team environment. Since 2014, Brenton has worked in elite sport, including the North Melbourne FC, Norwich FC, and Melbourne FC. He is also co-founder of Enhance Sports Performance and Rehabilitati...

Highlights from the episode: - How to peak for football finals - Blogpost about physical preparation - Monday 9am Live chat with Chris Carlisle, author of Move or Die book and former S&C coach at Sea Hawks - Wednesday podcast with Brenton Egglestone, Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at Melbourne FC - Friday 3:30pm live chat with Kelvin Giles, Athlete and Coach Development Pathways - Sept. 9th, 3pm,...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why he started JKLD and how it helps athletes - His hand-eye coordination drill and routine before a big game - How Western Bulldogs individualizes an athlete's program - How much one should focus on his strengths & weaknesses - Tips to athletes for stress management ‎ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au...

Tim is a Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with over 15 years of full-time experience in professional sport and nearly 20 years in clinical practice. He completed his Ph. D. from the Research Institute of Sports & Exercise at the University of Canberra on the topic of ACL rehabilitation and returned to sport following a knee injury in 2016. ‎ He is the Clinical & Research Director of a US, UK, a...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Wednesday podcast with Tim McGrath, a knee specialist and Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, PhD - Live chats with Brenton Egglestone, Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at Melbourne FC - Friday Eventbrite webinar about game day preparation for footballers - Get a better plan for coaches: new technology for quality content - What is a flush run - How to do a flush run...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Things that influenced his coaching philosophy - Area he's seen the most growth or change in the AFL industry - Why game sense and tactical awareness is harder to teach than skills or technical elements of the game - Fundamental things that he wants to develop first when taking on a new athlete - Why having fun and socializing outside of training is important for a...

Ibby also works closely with the Men’s First team and Academy. He has a special interest in performance rehabilitation and ACL injuries in professional football and recently presented on this topic at the Isokinetic Football Medicine Conference in Lyon. Ibby has a strong background of work in elite football. ‎ He has also worked as an educator at the University of Technology Sydney as a demonstrat...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Academy Membership dashboard walkthrough - This week's workout programming - Chris Carlisle live interview on Monday - Podcast episode ft. Ibrahim Kerem - Sunday bitesize episode with Nathan Parnham from our recent collab event - Live interview with Tim McGrath this Sunday at 3:30pm ‎ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeap...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - What does he focus on for new athletes or draft picks in terms of strength & conditioning - Things he considers to individualize an athlete's program - Important mental traits athletes need at a junior level before going into the AFL system - How to apply Crossfit in AFL conditioning - Why he does Crossfit outside of S&C ‎ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visi...

Samantha is the Managing Director of The SAM Centre. She is a Clinical Health Psychologist and a Sport and Exercise Psychologist. Samantha has 30 years of experience in private practice in well-established multidisciplinary clinics and as a consultant to private businesses, peak and sporting bodies, tertiary lecturer, and clinical leader in corporate and public health organizations. ‎ Highlights f...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Tuesday podcast episode with Samantha Mcleod, sports psychologist at Richmond Tigers Football Club - Wednesday blog post about how far AFL players run in a game - Sunday podcast episode with David Watts, former Strength and power coach of Melbourne FC - Our training schedule for the week ‎ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footba...

Harry is one of the most recognized upcoming AFL players in the 2022 draft. Not only an elite football player, he loves hanging out with his family and friends and playing golf. ‎ Local Club: Ajax FC Nab League Club: Sandringham Dragons Team He Barracks for Hawthorn ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Harry's fave recovery methods - The key areas Harry focuses on when playing as a speed forward - W...

Before Melbourne, Justin worked at Paralympics Australia for 2 years. He also worked as a physiotherapy consultant for TAC, AIS project lead and High-performance manager at Essendon football club, and rehabilitation coach at Collingwood FC. ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Comparing Leadership styles from "people first" to "performance first" - His fave ways to develop himself - The importance o...

John is the Founder of Speed Power Play. Download the app if you haven’t already. He is also the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at Suntory Rugby ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How wrestling experience can help with off-season training for inside game - Key areas to focus on and running drills he uses for developing athletes - How he keeps athletes engaged and have fun during his training...

Highlights of the presentation: - What is Catapult Software - Pros of Catapult Software - Cons of Catapult Software - Application to Individuals and Team - Blogpost Review - Join our Academy for Coaches and Footballers To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/ Follow Prepare Like a Pro podcast iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast Spotify: https...

Before working with Catapult, Matt worked at North Melbourne FC as a Rehab Coordinator / Strength & Conditioning Coach. He’s also a Strength and Conditioning Coach (Consultant) at Penleigh Essendon Grammar School and a senior strength & conditioning coach at Carlton Football Club. ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Matt's top tips for developing strength & conditioning coaches wanting to gain work...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How athletics training helped him during his footy draft year - Type of athletics training he did - Things he focuses on during the off-season - What his rotation looks like as a wing/forward on game day for the Hawks - His pre-game routine and music that pumps him up ‎ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.a...

Highlights of the presentation: - Bent Arm Drills - Straight Arm Drills - Rotational Power Drills - Anti Rotation Drills To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/ Follow Prepare Like a Pro podcast iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEa Thanks for tuning in and be sure to contact us for any inquiries or to discuss...

Before Bendigo, Valeri was the head of strength and conditioning at Melbourne Hawthorn and Essendon FC as well as being part of China's physical preparation team for the 2012 London Olympics and 2014 China women's national basketball team. Before commencing his career in elite sport, Valeri was a professional handball player in Bulgaria. ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Valeri’s transition from...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why teaching skills is important for coaches - Torin’s key focus when developing footballers - Heights for good midfielders - Traits of successful footballers - Advice to getting into the NAB league ‎ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/ ‎ Follow the Prepare Like a Pro podcast ‎ iTunes: https://bit.ly/Pl...

Highlights of the episode: - Goal of Sports Science - Sports Science with GPS - Sport Science with SRPE - Fatigue - Load Management To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/ Follow Prepare Like a Pro podcast iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEa Thanks for tuning in and be sure to contact us for any inquiries or...

Before the Swans, he worked as a Strength & Conditioning at Leicester Tigers, Melbourne Rebels, and Rugby Australia (Wallabies) with over a decade of experience in elite sport and embarking on Ph. D. decision-making to make sound interventions. Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How he landed a job at Leicester Tigers after his internship - His advice when doing internships and what his typical week...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - People who influenced him in his career - How Damian went down the athlete development path - His strategy for developing players - What he learned from athletes he worked with who have great careers - Tips he would advise himself 15 years ago at the start of his career ‎ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeaproacademy.com...

Highlights of the episode: - Factors of a good warm up - Fun - Mobility - Running Technique - Athletic Development - State of group & session ahead To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/ Follow Prepare Like a Pro podcast iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEa Thanks for tuning in and be sure to contact us for...

Danny is a qualified personal trainer and strength coach based out of Melbourne, Australia. Throughout his years in the health and fitness industry, he’s worked with clients in person and online, ranging from Olympic athletes, celebrities, fitness models, and social media identities and all people looking to achieve their health and fitness goals. ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Mentors and inf...